A story on Forbes today notes that research firm Piper Jaffray maintained an “outperform” rating and US$52 price target on Apple, this on the news from IDC that Apple’s marketshare has grown in the second quarter (see previous report).
Read MoreMacMod.com today announced “The Great MacMod Challenge 2005 Sponsored by dealmac.com,” officially designating August as Mac Mod Month.
Read MoreOther World Computing (OWC) today announced it is offering an iPod battery replacement program for the “not-so-do-it-yourselfer.” OWC customers within the continental United States purchasing any NewerTech NuPower iPod battery replacement for their Apple first-, second-, third- or fourth-generation iPod, iPod mini or iPod photo model can elect to have OWC install that battery for an additional US$39. The batteries are available for $24.95 to $39.95.
Read MoreOWC today announced it has reduced pricing on its Neptune “Value Done Right” FireWire line and expanded it with a new 320GB version. The drives ship with all FireWire cables, Intech HD SpeedTools and EMC/Dantz Retrospect Backup, and are supported by a one-year OWC warranty. Pricing starts at US$105.99 for the 80GB version.
Read MoreWiebeTech today announced enhancements to its FireWire DriveDock+ and Notebook DriveDock+, which allow bare 3.5″ IDE and 2.5″ notebook drives to mount to hosts via FireWire or USB2 ports. New features include LED indicators give a visual indication when a FireWire or USB host are attached to the dock and over a dozen other new enhancements. Pricing has been set at US$149.95 with availability on August 15, 2005 for both products.
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